r/painting
4.6M members
r/painting is a subreddit with 4.6M members. The community frequently discusses painting, acrylic, oil, canvas, and art, and they frequently recommend/review paints, brushes, and brush, and the most common flair used is just sharing , opinions needed, brutal critique , c.c.w., and system identity.
Since 2008, r/painting has been home to artists who care about the craft. From first studies to finished works, this is where technique is refined, ideas are challenged, and painting continues to evolve. Great art is shaped through curiosity, practice, and conversation.
Popular Topics in r/painting
#1
Painting
437 posts
#2
Acrylic
76 posts
#3
Oil
74 posts
#4
Canvas
63 posts
#5
Art
56 posts
#6
Struggling
40 posts
#7
Landscape
36 posts
#8
Portrait
27 posts
#9
Watercolor
26 posts
#10
Frustrating
21 posts
Products Discussed in r/painting
Flair Used in r/painting
#1
Just Sharing
: "I want to share my latest painting with you"
170 posts
#2
Opinions Needed
: "My mom thinks she can't make money as an artist, what are your thoughts?"
16 posts
#3
Brutal Critique
: "DrivingAtNight"
6 posts
#4
C.C.W.
: "[WATERCOLOR] Finally finished this after starting it two months ago!!"
4 posts
#5
System Identity
: "The earth still holds me"
4 posts
Member Growth in r/painting
Yearly
+175k members(4.0%)
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Last updated: July 23, 2026